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Union City Indiana - Ohio Walking Tour of Historical Sites
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Looking east across the street toward downtown we have the Christian church built in 1901 another fine example of Gothic Revival style.

Rather than the brick was saw with the St. Mary's church, this exterior has been done in smooth stucco. However, once again we can see the key signatures of Gothic Revival style, -- the emphasis on steep verticality, pointed Gothic arches over the openings, abundant windows, tracery treatments at the top of the windows and pediments symbolizing exterior buttresses strengthening the walls.

This building is also classified as of Outstanding historical significance by the Indiana Department of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.


Christian Church courtesy of Tony Meeks

Building, Sky, Tints and shades, Facade

Christian Church at Oak & Plum

Sky, Plant, Tree, Facade

Christian Church at Oak & Plum

Plant, Sky, Window, Building

Methodist Church from Oak street

Sky, Plant, Building, Cloud

Methodist Church from Plum street

Sky, Cloud, Plant, Window

Looking south across Oak street we have our last and richest example of Gothic Revival style, the Wesley United Methodist church. Both sides of this building, facing onto Oak street as well as Plum street, are replete in rich Gothic detail.

This church reflects all of the signature Gothic Revival features that we've already discussed. In addition, it has retained its steeple roof above the tower and, most notably, the exterior walls and elaborate trim have been done with stone which was the primary building material of the Gothic masons.

The lavish use of beautiful stained glass is another Gothic detail that distinguished the richest cathedrals in the latter part of the medieval period.

Finally notice how major portions of the building have been stepped out so rather than a flat face it is asymmetrical. That is also a characteristic of Gothic Revival.

For its size, this church is one of the finest examples of Gothic Revival style to be found anywhere in Indiana and, perhaps, in America.

Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources SHAARD database (State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database)

https://secure.in.gov/apps/dnr/shaard/print.html?printType=countySurvey